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Technical Notes 9 - 2009 - Amendment of Australian Soils by Fly Ash Additions

Introduction
Broad Methods of Soil Amendment
Regulations and Guides Covering Soil Amendment
The Role of Fly Ash in Soil Amendment
Soil Amendment Mechanisms and the Influence of Fly Ash
Future Opportunities
Conclusions

Technical Notes 8 - 2009 - Australian Experience with Fly Ash in Concrete: Applications and Opportunities
	Introduction Australian Experience with Fly Ash in Concrete Current Applications of Fly Ash in Concrete Opportunities with the Use of Fly Ash in Concrete Conclusions

Technical Notes 7 - 1995 - How to Reduce Shrinkage and Thermal Cracking in Concrete
	Introduction Mechanisms of Cracking Shrinkage Design Factors Conclusion

Technical Notes 6 - 1996 - Cost Effective Embankment Construction
	Introduction Why is Fly Ash an Excellent Engineering Fill Material? What Special Considerations are Required When Using Fly Ash as a Fill Material? Is Leaching a Problem? Construction Procedure Conclusion

Technical Notes 5 - 1996 - Ultra High Fly Ash Pavement Construction
	Introduction Why Use Fly Ash? Objectives Testing of Trial Pavements Using the Accelerated Loading Facility How did the Fly Ash Pavements Perform Under Normal Traffic Loading? Constructability Issues Conclusion

Technical Notes 4 - 2009 - Fly Ash Concrete in Marine Environments
	Introduction Australian Standards Covering Marine Concretes Chloride Diffusion, Service Life and Fly Ash Fly Ash in Marine Concrete Conclusions

Technical Notes 3.1 - 1995 - Can you Afford to Risk an Alkali Aggregate Reaction?
	Introduction What is AAR? What Conditions Promote AAR? The Pessimum Effect Where does AAR Occur? Minimising the Chances of AAR? Selection of Aggregate Why Take the Risk?

Technical Notes 3 - 1995 - Can you Afford to Risk an Alkali Aggregate Reaction?
	Introduction What is AAR? What Conditions Promote AAR? The Pessimum Effect Where does AAR Occur? Minimising the Chances of AAR? Selection of Aggregate Why Take the Risk?

Technical Notes 2 - 1995 - Sulphate Attack on Concrete - What it is and how to stop it.
	Introduction How do Sulphates Attack Concrete? How to Prevent Sulphate Attack? What is the Position in Australia?

Technical Notes 1 - 1995 - Good Concrete - Can You Afford Not to Use It?
	Introduction What Does Fit for Purpose Mean? How do I Arrive at the Appropriate Requirement? What does Fly Ash have to do with these? What Role does the Fly Ash Play? Who is Using the Fly Ash for these Reasons? Why Should I Consider Using Fly Ash?